Our Canine Life Journey Programmes

The Canine Life Journey Programme is a transformative approach to living with your dog as a true family member. Using the CDD method, we focus on teaching dogs in a natural, holistic way—without the need for strict commands or repetitive, robotic tasks. This method is about fostering a deep connection based on love, respect, and understanding, rather than constant control.

If you want to live with your dog in harmony, where they are treated as an intelligent and valued companion, full of confidence, resilience, and joy, then this approach will suit you and your dog perfectly. We do things differently here. Instead of a rigid dog training regimen, we help create dogs who are naturally confident, emotionally balanced, and capable of making their own choices. It is offers so much more than dog training alone.

What Our Customers Say

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Laney Rhodes Parker
Laney Rhodes Parker
Beth has really helped me work with my border collie Saffie who loves to chase cars! Gradually I’m winning the battle with this naughty teen 👍 Thank Beth
Sarah Hanley
Sarah Hanley
Bethany is amazing. She calmly believes that we will all make good progress and with her gentle guidance we do. She has a wonderful understanding of what we need and how she can help us. I am over the moon with all of the training tips and with the really positive changes she has helped us with. THANK YOU!!!
Jessica Bailiss
Jessica Bailiss
I found Bethany when googling local puppy training as I was worried having got our puppy just before lockdown that we wouldn’t have the chance to do any puppy classes. On first meeting Bethany for our consultation it was clear that she was extremely knowledgable. The training and guidance that we’ve received has given me the confidence I was seeking when bringing a puppy in to our family home. We’ve learnt so much through our 1:1 sessions and I’m looking forward to carrying on with and building on what we’ve learnt!
Nat Birley
Nat Birley
We have been working with Bethany for a few months with our frustrated greeter, Zak. Bethany always explains the behaviour he is showing and the reasons why, this helps us to understand why he behaves as he does. I have on, a number of times, contacted Bethany at random times of the day and she never makes you feel as though you are bothering her, always answers any questions and, most importantly, being the support needed at that time! Highly recommend Bethany- force free methods which help you understand why your dog behaves like he does and not to just ‘railroad’ over and dominate him into the behaviour we want.
Julie Beasley
Julie Beasley
Would highly recommend Bethany . Helped us deal with our rather shouty spaniel , we are far more confident and our progress is coming along daily . Helped us understand why we were experiencing the behaviour which helped us to change things up and deal with it . Can't thank enough .
Emma-Jane De Villiers
Emma-Jane De Villiers
Had our initial consultation with Bethany yesterday and we were very impressed. It was obvious this professionals knowledge is immense! Bethany put our mind at rest, was open and realistic about what to expect, and answered all of our various worries and concerns and explained everything in a way that totally made sense!

What Makes It Different?

The CDD Method isn’t dog training. It’s not about commands, conditioning, or control.

It’s a living, breathing conversation between you and your dog—one built on trust, language, presence, and mutual understanding. It’s noticing the pause before the choice, the emotion beneath the behaviour, the unspoken wisdom in every glance and gesture. CDD invites you to teach without pressure, to guide without force, and to connect with your dog in a way that feels natural, intuitive, and whole.

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This approach nurtures dogs to be:

Intelligent:

Your dog learns through experience, not through commands, developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Content & Balanced

They feel secure and happy within themselves, knowing how to navigate life’s challenges with ease.

Resilient:

Able to handle new environments, social settings, and unexpected changes with calmness.

Confident & Capable:

They make thoughtful choices, guided by emotional security rather than external commands.

This approach nurtures dogs to be:

Intelligent:

Your dog learns through experience, not through commands, developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Content & Balanced

They feel secure and happy within themselves, knowing how to navigate life’s challenges with ease.

Resilient:

Able to handle new environments, social settings, and unexpected changes with calmness.

Confident & Capable:

They make thoughtful choices, guided by emotional security rather than external commands.

Our programmes go deeper than dog training—it’s about teaching your dog how to live in harmony with you, in a relationship built on mutual respect, trust, and love. The Canine Life Journey isn’t about getting your dog to perform tasks on command—it’s about guiding them to become confident, intelligent, and emotionally balanced companions.

Our  programmes are designed to grow with your dog, offering guidance through all stages of life—puppy, adolescent, or adult. The CDD method helps your dog develop emotional balance, confidence, and deeper communication at each step of their journey.

Embark

This programme offers a taster to the CDD method. By teaching your dog through natural methods, we nurture their curiosity and encourage healthy socialisation, helping them become confident and well-adjusted dogs. They learn how to explore the world with security and joy, without the need for constant guidance.

£190

2 Sessions (3 Hours)

Discovery

Perfect for dogs that need to develop foundation skills. For dogs who need to learn basic life skills, or for puppies and teenagers who need to learn or touch up on real life skills. A great starting point for rescue dogs. They will learn how to navigate through life confidently and joyfully. Through this six sessions we will teach your dog all the foundational knowledge.

£500

6 Sessions (9 Hours)

synergy

Ideal for dogs or puppies that need to expand their skill set beyond foundational knowledge.  Offering a more comprehensive approach, refining existing skills and introducing intermediate-level challenges to enhance your dog’s confidence and behaviour. Start as a beginner or a seasoned dog parent.

£680

8 Sessions (12 Hours)

Transformative

Perfect for dogs that need to develop an extensive set of skills or for puppies requiring guidance through their entire first year of life. Adding advanced emotional and cognitive skills to ensure your dog reaches their full potential. It offers the most comprehensive set of skills to help your dog navigate the world with confidence, calmness, and clarity.

£900

10 Sessions + 3 online (17 Hours)

Embark

This programme offers a taster to the CDD method. By teaching your dog through natural methods, we nurture their curiosity and encourage healthy socialisation, helping them become confident and well-adjusted dogs. They learn how to explore the world with security and joy, without the need for constant guidance.

£190

2 Sessions (3 Hours)

Discovery

Perfect for dogs that need to develop foundation skills. For dogs who need to learn basic life skills, or for puppies and teenagers who need to learn or touch up on real life skills. A great starting point for rescue dogs. They will learn how to navigate through life confidently and joyfully. Through this six sessions we will teach your dog all the foundational knowledge.

£500

6 Sessions (9 Hours)

synergy

Ideal for dogs or puppies that need to expand their skill set beyond foundational knowledge.  Offering a more comprehensive approach, refining existing skills and introducing intermediate-level challenges to enhance your dog’s confidence and behaviour. Start as a beginner or a seasoned dog parent.

£680

8 Sessions (12 Hours)

Transformative

Perfect for dogs that need to develop an extensive set of skills or for puppies requiring guidance through their entire first year of life. Adding advanced emotional and cognitive skills to ensure your dog reaches their full potential. It offers the most comprehensive set of skills to help your dog navigate the world with confidence, calmness, and clarity.

£900

10 Sessions + 3 online (17 Hours)